ACTON — A Sanford man is facing charges after leading police on a high-speed chase through three towns.

Deputies from the York County Sheriff’s Department tried to stop a motorcyclist who was allegedly driving in excess of 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit on Milton Mills Road in Acton on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 4:44 p.m.

“The operator of the motorcycle refused to stop and accelerated at a high rate of speed to elude the deputies,” said Deputy Chief William King, Jr. “The motorcycle, with deputies in pursuit, fled through the towns of Acton, Shapleigh and Lebanon, reaching speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour.”

The Maine State Police and North Berwick Police Department assisted with the 10-mile chase before it was terminated, according to King.

“Deputies terminated the chase when it was apparent the rider’s operation endangered the motoring public and himself,” King said.

Through further investigation, the operator was identified as Anthony Gallant, 23, of 25 Old Post Lane in Sanford. King said Gallant later surrendered at the York County Sheriff’s Office in Alfred and was charged with eluding an officer and passing a police roadblock, both Class C crimes.

Gallant posted a bail of $1,000 and has been released. He is due at York County Superior Court on Nov. 27.